Fibre Provider's Weekly Update

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In this week's news...

Virgin Media adds 12,000 homes to Exmouth network

Virgin Media is continuing to roll out its gigabit broadband across Exmouth, and now more than 12,000 more homes can sign up. Rajiv Datta , CEO at nexfibre said:?“nexfibre’s multi-million-pound investment in Exmouth will enable thousands to access the benefits of full fibre broadband, including being able to participate in the local economy and connect with the community.

CityFibre connects 30,000 Bracknell residents

CityFibre has completed the primary-build of its full fibre network in Bracknell – the latest town in its nationwide rollout, meaning that over 30,000 residents are now ready for service. Construction began on the ￡20m project in 2021 and while the primary-build is now complete. Neil Madle , Partnership Manager at CityFibre, said: “Our rollout in Bracknell marks a step forward for digital connectivity across the town.”

Quickline reduces digital barriers to employment in Calderdale

Quickline Communications Limited has teamed up with the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) and is contributing to its grant scheme that supports charities and community organisations in the west Yorkshire region to reduce digital barriers to employment. Quickline is rolling out broadband in these Calderdale communities as part of Project Gigabit, and the CCFC partnership is a key component of the altnet provider’s social values commitments under the contract.

UK Fibre Awards 2025 accepting entries

Building on the success of our 2024 event, where over 500 fibre professionals attended on the day, the UK Fibre Awards returns for its third year in 2025 to recognise a wider range of achievements from the UK's booming fibre, altnet and carrier sectors.

The very best in technology, projects, people, organisations, sustainability, culture and community initiatives will all be celebrated at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel on 5th June, 2025.

Register now to begin the entry process for a chance to be shortlisted alongside your industry peers and win the recognition your teams deserve - enter now!

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toob expands UK footprint with CityFibre

toob is rolling out its full fibre service to residents across?seven more counties in the UK, as part of its?strategic partnership?with CityFibre. This expansion of?toob’s broadband service?will increase accessibility and digital inclusion in the region through its?high-speed connectivity?using?CityFibre’s fibre optic cable technology.

Openreach tests ‘hyperfast’ FTTP future with Nokia

Openreach ?and?Nokia?have successfully tested the UK’s first live 50Gbps broadband connection, using technology that can deliver speeds twenty times faster than the fastest broadband services available in the UK. Trevor Linney , Director, Network Technology at Openreach said:?“The full fibre network we’re building today is a platform for the UK’s economic, social and environmental prosperity.”

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